What’s going on underground

Sewer problems often start long before you see them

Spot the warning signs, understand what open digging costs you, and know when a trenchless approach might help, then decide on the next step.

Recurring backups
If toilets or the basement keep backing up, the main line may be restricted, not just one fixture.
Several slow drains
When more than one fixture drains slowly at the same time, the shared sewer line is often the culprit.
Odours or wet spots
Outdoor sewage smells or soft ground along the line path can mean leakage worth checking on camera.

Torn-up driveways and hardscape
Open trenches often cut through concrete, asphalt, and landscaping that then need their own rebuild.
Longer disruption
Big digs can leave the property messy for longer, especially once utilities and finish work are factored in.
Tight Vancouver lots
Traditional digging needs room for equipment and spoil piles, which is tough on smaller city lots.

Work from inside the pipe
When the line qualifies, repair can follow the existing route instead of opening the whole surface.
Keep more of the yard intact
Driveways, gardens, and landscaping often stay in place when trenchless methods fit.
See it before you commit
Camera findings show whether lining, bursting, cleaning, or another option is the right call.

We typically recommend a camera inspection before naming a repair method. Not every sewer line is a trenchless candidate.

How it works

From the first call to a fixed line

Four steps. Flip through the stages below to see how we find the damage and repair it under an intact surface when we can.

1
Tell us what’s going on
Backups, slow drains, odours, wet spots: send a short note or call. We’ll figure out the right next look at the line.
2
Camera the sewer line
A video inspection shows where the problem is and how bad it is, so we’re not guessing from symptoms alone.
3
Compare repair options
Lining, bursting, cleaning, or something else. We explain what fits the footage before any work starts.
4
Complete the approved work
You approve a plan, then we do the job with an eye on restoring flow and keeping surface damage to what’s necessary.

Cracks, roots, and blockages can sit under the yard for a long time before you notice backups or wet spots.

Call or request a free estimate. We’ll review what’s going on and outline next steps, including whether a camera look comes first.

Serving Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, New Westminster, and nearby areas.